Very selective
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
24% admitted · $8,605/yr after aid
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 24%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $5,969
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $78,456
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Florida is a public college in Gainesville, FL with 35,629 undergraduates. It admits 24% of applicants, and admitted students average 1403 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $5,969 per year ($1,968 for families earning under $30,000). 92% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $78,456 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 24%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 65,375
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 15,707
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 43%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing660–730
200800
SAT Math660–750
200800
ACT Composite29–33
136
What University of Florida looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,197
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $6,381
- Out-of-state tuition
- $30,886
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$1,968
- $30–48k$1,809
- $48–75k$5,221
- $75–110k$10,235
- $110k+$16,609
Get a personal estimate with University of Florida's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 92%
- Freshman retention
- 98%
- Median earnings
- $78,456
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $13,496
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 35,629
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White49%
- Hispanic25%
- Black5%
- Asian12%
University of Florida FAQ
What is University of Florida's acceptance rate?+
University of Florida admits 24% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Florida?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–750 on SAT Math; the average total is 1403.
What ACT score do you need for University of Florida?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.
Is University of Florida test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to University of Florida?+
In Fall 2023, 65,375 students applied to University of Florida and 15,707 were admitted; 6,762 enrolled.
Does University of Florida consider legacy status?+
No. University of Florida reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Florida require an essay?+
University of Florida reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Florida cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,197 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $5,969.
What is University of Florida's graduation rate?+
92% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 134130 · How we use this data
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